Texas moves to study prison recidivism and bingo rules
Texas launches a first ever statistical program to track ex offenders and assess rehabilitation effectiveness as Wayne Scott elevates Dimitria Pope to lead the project. Lawmakers consider 50 cent bingo pull tab devices while The Lottery Commission seeks to keep them distinct from casino style slots.
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Austin
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
TDCJ
Wayne Scott
Dimitria Pope
Pope
Allan Polansky
San Antonio
Texas
Texas Lottery Commission
Keith Elkins
Lottery Commission
Cole Hamilton Thanks Editor For Support At Home
Coleman Allen Hamilton writes to thank the editor and readers for their kindness and prayers. He notes he still faces small hurdles but is now at home and values the faith shown in him. He hopes to visit with a “handsome grin” to express gratitude someday.
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Coleman Allen Hamilton
Giffords Thank the Wimberley Community After Fire Loss
The Gifford family thanks the Wimberley community for overwhelming support after their home burned on January 12. They lost their home, possessions, family history, and their dog Penny, but emphasize they are grateful for the alive and well.
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Penny
Citizens push to stop burning at Texas Lehigh cement
Residents rally in Buda to halt emissions at the Texas Lehigh cement plant. A public meeting is set for January 23, 1996, at Hays High School Multimedia Room, with BERRI and Wimberley SAFE inviting all to discuss property values health and safety and actions residents can take.
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Wimberley View
Hays County
Wimberley View, Inc
Cornerstone Park
Suite A
Wimberley
Texas
P.O. Box
Texas Lehigh Cement
Buda
Hays High School
Kyle Residents For Responsible Industry
BERRI
Wimberley S.A.F.E
Texas AG issues takings guidelines under Private Real Property Rights Act
Texas Attorney General Dan Morales issued guidelines for state and local actions that may affect private property rights. A Takings Impact Assessment is not required if the action does not affect real property, under the 1995 act. The guidelines aim to curb arbitrary actions while ensuring prompt decisions. Public hearing preceded the release with support from Senator Teel Bevins. A Takings Impact Statement is needed only when real property is affected, and the full text is posted online.
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Exas
Dan Morales
Texas
Morales
Senate
Teel Bevins
Amarillo
Texas Register
Oag
State
Dry spell nears 1995 record as Pacific systems loom
Weather notes indicate a near record 19 day dry spell in 1995 with no rainfall since December 30. Forecasters expect several Pacific weather systems to potentially bring rain over the next several days, affecting regional conditions.
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Pacific
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Dallas Morning News
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Sam Houston
U.S
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Compuserve.Com
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All My Love
Cole P.S
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Sue Pitman
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Keep Texas Beautiful
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Keep Wimberley Beautiful, Inc
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Dawn
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Sherrie
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